Asus Fonepad 7
#8112
Plum Optimax 8.0
#7215Category Breakdown
Asus Fonepad 7
Plum Optimax 8.0
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
63.863.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Asus Fonepad 7 features a 7.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, while the Plum Optimax 8.0 has a larger 8.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Fonepad is powered by a dual-core Intel Atom Z2560, whereas the Optimax utilizes a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Fonepad can record video at 1080p, while the Optimax is limited to 720p.
- The Fonepad's battery capacity is 3950 mAh compared to the Optimax's 3400 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the Fonepad runs Android 4.2, upgradable to 4.4.2, while the Optimax operates on Android 5.1, offering a more recent software experience.
- Build quality shows the Fonepad is slightly heavier at 328g compared to the lighter 305g of the Optimax, with the latter being slimmer as well.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Asus Fonepad 7
Plum Optimax 8.0
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
Versions:Asus Fonepad 7 LTE ME372CL with LTE bandAsus Fonepad 7 ME175CG with 3G and Intel Atom Z2520 1.2 GHz processor
Also Known as Plum Z710
Display
Size
7"
8"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~189 ppi density)
PPI
800
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Intel Atom Z2560
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
1.2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.2 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3950 mAh
3400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3950 mAh, non-removable (15 Wh)
Li-Po 3400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
196.8 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.75 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
210.6 x 121.7 x 8.7 mm (8.29 x 4.79 x 0.34 in)
Weight
328 g
305 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sapphire black, Diamond white
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps/ LTE (ME372CL)
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes